Beirut 1920: The Cedar Flag and the Birth of Greater Lebanon
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal year of 1920, when the French Mandate authorities proclaimed the State of Greater Lebanon, reshaping the region's borders and political identity. We delve into the creation of the iconic Lebanese cedar flag, the role of the Maronite Patriarchate, and the ambiguous status of Palestinian refugees who began arriving after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The episode covers the French high commissioner General Henri Gouraud, the Syrian Congress's rejection of the Mandate, the Battle of Maysalun, and the formation of the Lebanese nationalist narrative centered on Phoenicianism, championed by intellectuals like Michel Chiha. We also discuss the demographic shifts that set the stage for future sectarian tensions.
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